Philosophy & Approach

Day in the Life

General School Mission

"Our Early Childhood Education programs are designed to develop the social, emotional, physical and intellectual well being of each child. Our focus is on creating a safe and nurturing environment that offers opportunity for exploration and discovery. We strive to develop curiosity, imagination, self-esteem, caring for others, and the ability to play both cooperatively and independently. Our program is multi-sensory, and it provides experiences in imaginative play, stories and discussions, cooking, music, block-building, small and large motor activities,
art, math, and science. In all our activities, our attention is on the process and pleasure of discovery, not the product. Our mission for each individual student is an enhancement of selfesteem, support of social competence, creating a passion for learning, and a commitment to reach one's potential by creating hands-on learning experiences that are relevant, developmentally
appropriate, challenging, and dynamic.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

A Typical Day

"9:00 Greeting
Choice of indoor/outdoor (each room varies according to schedule of shared space)
The indoor environment is arranged according to the following plan:
• small manipulative area - includes puzzles, scissors, crayons, pencils,
playdough, table blocks
• block area
• reading corner and music corner
• dress up and housekeeping area
Children choose the area that they wish to explore.
9:30 Circle time and music - includes discussions, movement activities, making up group
stories, puppet stories, singing, playing rhythm instruments
9:45 Group projects - includes cooking, painting, collage and other art activities, small
group story reading, science, dramatic play, woodworking
10:15 Clean up
10:30 Snack - milk, juice, fruit or vegetable, cracker or bread, cheese or other protein at
times.
10:45 Book look
11:00 Choice of indoor/outdoor play
11:30 Transition activities: stories, music, play in or out, tapes, art, cooking
12:00 Clean up and lunch
12:30 Morning session ends/Rest for children remaining
1:00-3:00 Kids Club/Enrichment classes
3:00-6:00 Day care"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

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